Tokyo stocks rose on August 13, with the Nikkei 225 advancing to 68,601.21, up 1.6%, as semiconductor and artificial intelligence-related shares followed Wall Street higher, while the broader TOPIX climbed to a record high despite continued concern over wholesale inflation, the yen and Bank of Japan rate-hike expectations. (News On Japan)

The outbreak, declared on 15 May, has caused more than 2,000 deaths, with thousands more reported cases.

The outbreak, declared on 15 May, has caused more than 2,000 deaths, with thousands more reported cases.

In the comments, Kelce called Swift his "wife" for first time and said it was a "childhood dream" to wed at Madison Square Garden.

Trump's poll numbers appear to be down, but in this town, his support is as strong as ever.

Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle.

Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle.

Japanese risk aversion and conservatism blamed for slow AI take-up by the country's business sector.

Leavitt will depart from her role to spend time with her young children and family, the president says.

An online petition accusing Pete Hoekstra of diplomatic interference in Canadian domestic affairs has garnered more than 60,000 signatures.

In the comments, Kelce called Swift his "wife" for first time and said it was a "childhood dream" to wed at Madison Square Garden.

Following a 10-hour rescue operation, emergency workers pulled the 32-year-old from beneath slabs of concrete.

Two pet pythons measuring about 2 meters in length escaped from an apartment in Kawasaki's Tama Ward early on August 13, prompting police and firefighters to search the surrounding residential area and warn local residents. (News On Japan)

Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited Etorofu Island, marking his first trip to the Russian-held islands claimed by Japan as the Northern Territories, according to the Kremlin. (News On Japan)

As Japan swelters through extreme summer heat, BBC Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries out a new way to cool down.

As Japan swelters through extreme summer heat, BBC Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries out a new way to cool down.

The US immigration agency is spending $20m on gloves that deliver a sharp electric shock intended to compel subjects to comply.

Despite growing opposition to the death penalty, one state is behind the rising numbers.

Despite growing opposition to the death penalty, one state is behind the rising numbers.

Leavitt will depart from her role to spend time with her young children and family, the president says.